Are You a Failure?
“WISHING FOR THINGS IS LIKE FISHING FOR THINGS ALADDIN IS DEAD! AND THE SLAVES OF THE LAMP HAVE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS.”
Synopsis
Coddled by his maiden aunts and apparently unable to make decisions, Oliver Wendell Blaine signs up for a mail-order course in "Success." Oliver follows the instructions step by step, builds his self-confidence, and proves himself a hero when a log jam threatens the town. He is made river boss and marries Phyllis Thorpe, daughter of the owner of the lumber-mill.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Forman
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- Are You a Failure?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- B.P. Schulberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Forman
Eve Unsell, Larry Evans
Harry Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Forman
Director
Harry Perry
Director of Photography
Eve Unsell
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Are You a Failure? about?
Coddled by his maiden aunts and apparently unable to make decisions, Oliver Wendell Blaine signs up for a mail-order course in "Success." Oliver follows the instructions step by step, builds his self-confidence, and proves himself a hero when a log jam threatens the town. He is made river boss and marries Phyllis Thorpe, daughter of the owner of the lumber-mill.
Who directed Are You a Failure??
Are You a Failure? was directed by Tom Forman.
Who stars in Are You a Failure??
The principal cast of Are You a Failure? includes Madge Bellamy, Lloyd Hughes, Tom Santschi, Hardee Kirkland, Jane Keckley.
When was Are You a Failure? released and how long is it?
Are You a Failure? was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Are You a Failure??
Are You a Failure? holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).